Hi Guest_4593
Firstly, depression is an illness- not a decision, therefore its okay to seek help in curing it.
The first step in treating emotional numbness is to identify and treat the underlying cause. A doctor can help with this, though they may refer you to a therapist or psychiatrist. You’ll be asked what medications you take and what other symptoms you have. I know this may be hard but talking to professionals really help.
You could also make an appointment with a psychiatrist: A psychiatrist can prescribe you some medication. They can also offer coping techniques to help you regain your emotional feeling again. While antidepressants typically take about six weeks to start working, the doctor may prescribe anti-anxiety medication for you to take while the other drug builds in your system.
Reach out to your friends and loved ones, even if you’re having trouble connecting, reach out to the people who love you. They may be able to help you connect, and you may find relief in telling them what you’re experiencing.
Another really helpful activity to do is exercise: When you’re feeling numb, the last thing you may want to do is get up and moving, but it’s one of the best things you can do. Running, swimming, yoga, and cardio activities are all great for stress relief, but even just taking a walk around the neighborhood can help flood your brain with endorphins. To get the best results, you can exercise daily.
Make sure you get loads of sleep, if you can get at least eight hours of good quality sleep every night, it could help improve your mood quickly.
Also try to minimize stress. Stress is a huge contributing factor to emotional numbness and depression. Minimizing the stress you experience or improving how you manage it can reduce stress hormones, and help you regain emotional feeling. Reduce the stressors in your life, and practice soothing techniques like meditation or mindfulness to better manage the stress that you can’t get rid of.
